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Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah, Barely Breaking Even (BBE Music) started life as a London club night, taking its name from the eponymous Disco record by the Universal Robot Band.

The label grew from the vibrant early 90's club scene with its first release, Stop & Listen compiled by Dr Bob Jones in 1996, opening the door to iconic series' such as All Back To Mine & Late Nite Tales.

A tonne of releases followed, ranging from Disco to Funk, Jazz to House. In the year 2000, the label celebrated Masters at Work's 10th Anniversary with a mighty box set that featured near 80 tracks.

A year later BBE Music spawned the Beat Generation Series of artist albums, notably introducing J Dilla (Welcome 2 Detroit) & a young Will.I.Am's first solo outing, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Madlib & DJ Spinna, all of whom contributed to this seminal set of long players.

A quarter of a century and well over 500 titles later, having worked with Mark Ronson, Roy Ayers, Questlove, Hugh Masekela, DJ Premier, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Kon, RZA, Laurent Garnier, Black Coffee, DJ Shadow, David Rodigan and John Morales among many others, BBE Music looks to the future, celebrating its rich heritage while continuing to release a bounty of fresh titles.

The label’s most recent projects include an expansive reissue series from pioneering Nigerian label Tabansi, new imprint ‘Batakari’ in association with Boddhi Satva and the critically acclaimed ‘J Jazz’ Japanese Jazz multi-album project, not to mention the recent landmark 500th label release: a brand new version of 'Barely Breaking Even', featuring Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams and Louie Vega.

In 2021 BBE Music is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the label is offering up some special projects, from the 20th Anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’, through David Bowie tribute album ‘Modern Love’, to a special new ‘Worldwide’ compilation from old friend Gilles Peterson. BBE Music will also be looking to the future with more exciting original artist projects, plus merch collaborations events and more...

Italian electronic musician and DJ (ノ‥)ノ 🌞

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His dynamic sets have made him a familiar face across Europe; from About:Blank in Berlin to Pikes in Ibiza, from Kiosk Radio in Brussels all the way to Karmakoma in Belgrad. Each performance reflects his distinctive taste and effortless ability to connect diverse scenes​ and dance-floors.

In the studio, his stylistic signature lies in blending Italo-House, Balearic, Acid-Trance, and ethereal Ambient digressions, leading him to release EPs, albums, and remixes on renowned  labels such as International Feel, Bosconi, Internasjonal, Hell Yeah! and many others.

He boasts numerous collaborations in cinema, most notably composing the soundtrack for I Santi by Silver Bear–winning director Giacomo Abbruzzese; a film acclaimed at prestigious festivals including Côté Court, Palm Springs International ShortFest, and CineMed.

He is also the co-founder of the mysterious @afro-templum party, a four-headed beast with multiple identities: from irregular club nights to a small record label, from an annual gathering on the shores of  Trasimeno Lake to a collective of DJs and selectors.
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Releases:
• Festina Lente [Taste Rec, 2025] TSTR008 - 12"
• Sole (Remixes) [Archeo Recordings, 2025] AR031 - 12"
• Sole [Flexi Cuts, 2024] FLEXI023 - 7" 
• VAISA - VAISA [Tiella Sound, 2023] TIELLA001 - 12"
• Sacrificio [New Interplanetary Melodies, 2022] NIM008 - 12"
• Mediterranean Dreams part 2 [International Feel, 2022] IFEEL074.2 - 12"
• Mediterranean Dreams part 1 [International Feel, 2022] IFEEL074.1 - 12"
• Cosmo Cosmo [Internasjonal, 2022] INT051 - 12"
• Syrius [Internasjonal, 2019] INTLP007 - 2x12"
• Remixes (DJ Sotofett, Prins Thomas) [Internasjonal, 2019] INT037 - 12"
• ATMPL01 [Afro Templum, 2018] - 12"
• Same Old Place vol.1 [Too Romantic, 2016] TRR001 


Appearances:
• Bosconi Stallions VOL.III [Bosconi Records, 2023] BOSCOLP05 2x12" 
• Ciao Italia: Generazioni Underground Bonus Sei [Rebirth, 2023] REB127BONUS6 - 12"
• Buena Onda Balearic Beats / Sampler Uno [Hell Yeah, 2021] HYR7240 - 12"
• United Republic Of Music [Roots Underground, 2015] RU001CD


Remix:
• Lu Colombo - Nuda (Feel Fly Onda Erotica Remix) [Maledetta Discoteca, 2025] MD33012 - 12"
• Roberto Aglieri feat. Stefano Faravelli - Danza N. 1 (Feel Fly Meditan'Trippy Remix) [Archeo Recordings, 2024] AR028 - 12"
• Tony Esposito - Pagaia (Feel Fly Versions) [Archeo Recordings, 2024] AR027 - 12" 
•  SPO & Mystic Valley - Testa o Croce (Feel Fly Proto Ultras Mixx) [Mystic Transfers, 2024] MYTRA003 - 12" 
• Pedro Bertho - Tornei ft. Mariana Gehring (Feel Fly Estatico Danzante Remix) [Hell Yeah, 2023] HYR7275 - 12"
• STEB ft. Dario Rossi - Kauris 1979 (Feel Fly Piano Emozione Remix) [Night Vibez Records, 2023] NVEP001 - 12"
• Leo Young - 4 The Emperor (Feel Fly Onirica Re-interpretation) [New Interplanetary Melodies, 2019] NIM005 - 12"

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